Commissioning Engineer

McKinstry Company

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
Family formation benefits
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Transgender inclusive benefits
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
McKinstry University
Building Good community service time
Onsite gyms or remote reimbursement

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our growing Tech Services team in Portland, OR. You will lead commissioning activities, review design and drawings, and manage projects from start to finish.

The role requires knowledge of mechanical and control systems, strong communication, and experience with building automation. Qualification includes a BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-10 years relevant experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Suite including project, Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and control systems.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and identify potential issues within CDs.
  • Intermediate knowledge of fire/life safety, plumbing, lighting, and security systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Efficient use of building automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning activities on a variety of projects and systems to validate proper installation.
  • Review basis of design, MEP drawings, submittals, and construction reports.
  • Create Cx plan, FPTs and manage the project from start to finish.
  • Finalize Cx report documentation, site reporting, and systems manuals.

Skills

Commissioning
MS Excel
Reading construction docs
Building automation

Education

BA/BS in mechanical engineering
BA/BS in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

  • renewables and energy services
  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join ourgrowing Tech Services team in Portland, OR. With support from aSR. Cx engineer or Lead Cx Engineer, leads commissioning activities on a variety of projects and systems to validate proper installation. Performs review of basis of design, MEP drawings, submittals, and construction reports. Creates Cx plan, FPT's and manages the project from start to finish. Finalizes the Cx report documentation and site reporting. Finalize systems manual, O-logs and other Cx documents.

  • Manage project specific pre-start, start-up, and test-adjust-balance field work.
  • Conduct commissioning coordination meetings as needed with owner, project management, contractor, and other commissioning team members as defined in the commissioning plan.
  • Develop a project specific training agenda and manage the systems training.
  • Represent McKinstry at project specific commissioning coordination meetings.
  • Provide recommendations and feedback regarding the design, equipment selection, test and balance requirements, maintainability, and potential enhancements of the system.
  • Communicate noted commissioning issues, questions, and concerns through proper channels in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:
  • Demonstrates proficiencies as a commissioning engineer.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Suite skills including project, Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and control systems.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and the ability to identify potential issues within the CD's.
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Fire/life safety, plumbing, lighting, and security systems.
  • Communications skills both verbal and written.
  • Efficient use of building automation systems.
  • BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-10 years relevant experience.
PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • "Building Good" paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $84,060 - $129,580 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunityemployers. We are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, geneticinformationor any other basis protected by law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advance, assignment, and training.This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test,complying withthe requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if theypossesscurrent US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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